Unlike vegetables such as tomatoes, peas and beans, where you have a continuous crop over a fairly extended period, Cauliflowers are a one off crop so timing is paramount. It is all very well to have fantastic curds ready a fortnight before the show or a fortnight after, getting them right on the day is the problem.
Growing Parsnips
25th July 2007 I am often asked what is the best method of growing both long carrots and parsnips for the show